St Wilfrid's Church, Hickleton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Wilfrid's Church, Hickleton |
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| 53°32′32″N 1°16′21″W / 53.5422°N 1.2726°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 48300 05301 |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Wilfrid |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | G F Bodley |
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| Parish | Goldthorpe with Hickleton |
| Diocese | Sheffield |
| Province | York |
St Wilfrid's Church in Hickleton is a special church that belongs to the Church of England. You can find it near Doncaster in South Yorkshire.
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A Look at the Church's History
St Wilfrid's Church is located south of the A635 road, as you come into Hickleton village from the east. Experts believe the church building you see today was built around 1150. But there might have been an even older church here during Saxon times! It's a very important building, so it's listed as Grade I. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.
How the Church Was Built
The arch leading to the chancel (the part of the church where the altar is) is a great example of Norman building style. This shows that the church first had just a small nave (the main part where people sit) and a chancel. The western end of the nave and the porch (the entrance area) were added later, around 1300.
The church's tower is built in a style called Perpendicular. It's made from local Magnesian limestone and sandstone. The tower might have been added when the church was given to the Monk Bretton Priory in 1386. This happened after the priory was damaged by fire.
Fixing Up the Church
The church has been repaired and updated several times over the years. These big repair jobs are called restorations.
The Victorian Restoration
The first major restoration happened between 1876 and 1888. A famous architect named G. F. Bodley was in charge. During this time, a new north aisle (a side part of the church) and a sacristry (a room where priests prepare) were added. The roof was also made higher and replaced. The sanctuary (the area around the altar) was paved with shiny marble, and new screens were put in to surround the altar.
Modern Repairs
Another big repair project took place in the 1980s. The church building was leaning dangerously because of a geological fault (a crack in the earth's crust) underneath it. To fix this, a strong concrete base was put under the church's foundations. This special base has hydraulic jacks that can be used to adjust the building if it ever starts to move again.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in South Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Hickleton
